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Brexit ‘unmitigated disaster’ for Scotland, say SNP and Greens

In the 2016 Brexit referendum 38% in Scotland voted to leave while 62% voted to remain in the EU

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Tory greed is to blame for brave firefighters being forced to strike

Despite their vital work keeping us safe, firefighters were offered a measly five per cent pay rise by the UK Government.

Daily Record · Jan 31, 2023

SNP criticise DWP for extending 'failing' Maximus disability assessment contract

Maximus UK Services Ltd was given a seven-month extension to its Health and Disability Assessment Service contract earlier this month.

Daily Record · Jan 31, 2023

'Black box' warning of breast implant cancer risk being considered

There is a possible link between implants and a rare cancer of the immune system called breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)

Wales Online · Jan 31, 2023

Health minister to consider stronger warnings of cancer link to breast implants

Maria Caulfield pledged to examine suggestions for the UK to follow the US in issuing a ‘black box’ warning on breast implant packaging.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Every household in England ‘to be within 15 minutes of green space or water’

Major environmental plan includes tackling sewage spills and restoring wildlife habitats but critics question lack of funding

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2023

Strong support for green steel deal as Humber revealed as Net Zero hot spot

Humber on the list and biggest employer heard by key figures as help called for with decarbonisation

Birmingham Post · Jan 31, 2023

Research warns North East unemployment is three times worse than official rate amid 'inactivity crisis'

The Centre for Cities says that unemployment in the North East was actually 18% - with Newcastle, Sunderland, and Middlesbrough among the worst-performing urban areas in the UK

Chronicle Live · Jan 31, 2023

Scotland’s unemployment rate 'should be four times higher than figures suggest'

Dundee has highest 'hidden unemployment' rate, followed by Glasgow and Aberdeen

Insider UK · Jan 31, 2023

Greens and SNP describe Brexit as ‘unmitigated disaster’ for Scotland

In the UK-wide Brexit referendum in 2016, some 52% voted to leave while 48% voted to remain.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023